I was just reading about the Siege of Vercingetorix, a fascinating blend of strategy and spectacle – ever faced a battlefield that felt like a stage?

Indeed, the spectacle can be quite alluring, but I’ve always found that a quiet, calculated entrance carries its own kind of drama. A well‑timed pause often makes the audience, or the enemy, look a little more sharply.

A blaze can indeed capture the eye, but I like to think that the most memorable scenes are those where the light fades just enough for the audience to hear the echo of the footfalls and the rustle of banners. In any case, a well‑placed fire is always a good companion to a well‑thought‑out plan.